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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Kinver Edge: Explore Kinver Edge with David Howell.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Idle Valley Nature Reserve: Come along to the Idle Valley Reserve and make some decorations for Christmas. Suitable for children age 6 to 12; under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Younger siblings welcome.
Half price Family Membership...
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Astbury Mere, Sandy Lane: Join Cheshire Wildlife Trust's junior branch, Wildlife WATCH, for some Christmas fun.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Snelsmore Common Country Park: First in a series of short walks to discover the beauty of mosses. Join Peter Creed and Tom Haynes for a non-expert’s look at the incredible variety of mosses to be found at Snelsmore Common. Can be muddy in places.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Two Tree Island Reserve: Work Parties at Two Tree Island
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Sandylay, Moat Woods and Little Waltham Meadows Reserves: Work Parties at Sandylay, Moat Woods and Little Waltham Meadows.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 11:30am - 1:30pm
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
: Come and make a beautiful Christmas Wreath for your home using natural materials at Moseley Bog and Joy's Wood Nature Reserve.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
: Join our volunteer team at Rose End Meadows Nature Reserve.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Surrey Wildlife Trust
: What could be more satisfying than cutting your very own Yule log this Christmas?
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Kent Wildlife Trust
: Make Christmas decorations using natural materials, develop a range of skills and learn to use hand tools at our woodland workshop.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre: Try before you buy! Come and see our range of binoculars and telescopes and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre: Make a difference in your local area by helping to plant hedgerows & woodland
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust
Danemead: Family day out in the woods
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Idle Valley Nature Reserve: There will be something for everyone at Idle Valley including a Santa Trail, and your chance to stock up with stocking-fillers.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Surrey Wildlife Trust
: Father Christmas is back and taking time out from his very busy schedule to pay us another very special visit.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Langdon Visitor Centre: Visit Father Christmas at his house in the woods, see the elves workshop and Rudolph's stable (sorry no real elves or reindeer!)
Requested donation £3.50 per child, including gift.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Egleton: Come and make a variety of Natural Christmas Crafts using Willow and other natural materials
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:30pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water: Get ready for a wild Christmas. Make recycled and willow Christmas decorations as well as Christmas dinner for the birds.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, CM11 1WT: Come and look at our range of binoculars, telescopes, eyepieces, tripods and accessories and David Bailes will be on hand to give you the advice you need to choose the ideal...
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Langdon Visitor Centre: Choose from a selection of festive crafts with something to suit all ages.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve: Local artist Sheila Bury is exhibiting her beautiful paintings focused on Potteric Carr Nature Reserve and the local Doncaster area.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 9:30am - 4:00pm
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
New Ferry Butterfly Park: Help us to help butterflies.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Rookery Road, Monewden: Practical conservation work party.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Nature Discovery Centre: Join local natural history enthusiast Graeme Stewart on regular walks at the Nature Discovery Centre Thatcham. Learn all about the birds that visit the lakes and grounds around the centre during the winter months.
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
: Learn the skills to make stars and angels from wire and glass beads.
Materials and tools provided to make 1 star and 2 angels. Further materials available for additional costs
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
: An introduction to learn the key skills for making beaded jewellery within a small group over 5 weeks. All materials and tools provided
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manx Wildlife Trust
: Join a festive treasure hunt - a Wildlife Watch event
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Sunday, 8 December 2013 - 10:00am - 4:30pm
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Hauxley Nature Reserve: An opportunity to try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve: The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Stretton Springs Children's Centre: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Hosehill Nature Reserve, Sheffield Bottom,: Walk around Hosehill Lake to see winter wildfowl and other birds.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Glascote Children's Centre: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sheffield Wildlife Trust
: Regular volunteer days on site - come along for a whole day, or join us for an hour.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve: The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 7:30pm
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Holy Trinity Church Hall, West Street,: Jon Stokes of the Tree Council will talk about the effect 2000 years of gardening has had on our wildlife.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Conference Hall, Reading International Solidarity Centre, London Street: Lizzie Croose, Projects Support Officer of The Vincent Wildlife Trust, will be giving a talk on 'Polecats and Pine Martens’ see www.berksmammals.org.uk for details.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Training Suite, Little Haven Children's Hospice, Daws Heath Road: Join Castle Point Local Group for an illustrated talk by Essex Wildlife Trust’s Dave Smart.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Hornchurch Library: Join Havering Local Group for a talk with Norman Edney.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Droitwich Methodist Church Hall: Jonathan Briggs talks to the Droitwich local group of WWT.
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Monday, 9 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Darley Dale Methodist Church Hall: Join the Wye and Upper Derwent Group for a talk on everything oak related.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Hazeland House, High Street, Desborough:
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve: The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Varies: Work Parties with Uttlesford Local Group.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Langdon Visitor Centre, Lower Dunton Road: Indoor and outdoor activities for pre-school children and their carers. Suitable for 18 months to 4 years (younger siblings free when accompanying an older child).
Drink & biscuit included.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
: Join our session of stories, games and crafts for accompanied pre-school children at Testwood Lakes.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
: Join our session of stories, games and crafts for accompanied pre-school children at Testwood Lakes.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Amington Heath Children's Centre: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve: The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Tynsel Parkes Children's Centre: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:30pm
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Gosling Sike Farm: Come along and help us improve the wildlife habitat at Gosling Sike Farm, an organic farm gifted to the Trust in Houghton, just outside Carlisle. This will be a great opportunity to see the workings of an organic farm with...
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 10:30am - 3:30pm
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
: Come & volunteer and experience the reserve in a new way. Learn new skills such as coppicing, meadow and wood management.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 10:30am - 3:30pm
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
: Come and help look after a wide variety of habitats and garden areas at EcoPark. Also plant propagation with the Growing Local Project, so there is always plenty to do.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Roding Valley Nature Reserve: Work Party at Roding Valley Nature Reserve.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
: Watch a dusk spectacle as up to 20 000 gulls, 500 geese and 200 goosander come in to roost on Ibsley Water.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Plumgarths: Kids have fun at this monthly wildlife club.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 7:15pm
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
St Helen's Church Hall, Belle Vue Bank: An illustrated talk by Steve Lowe, Head of Conservation for Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Sharpe's Pottery Museum, West Street: Join the South Derbyshire Group for a seasonal get-together.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Wulstans Hall: Come along for a seasonal talk and a chance to try a taste of the past!
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Annunciation Church Parish Centre, Spencer Street: Join the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Group for their Christmas social event and a fascinating talk by Dr Rob Mason.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Bradbury Community House, 10 Market Street: Zoologist Daniel Bennett visits the High Peak Group to talk about the work of the Glossop Bat Group.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
The Parkridge Centre: The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 9:15am - 11:15am
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Tamworth Early Years Children's Centre: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Sutton Courtney Educational Centre: An opportunity for your pre-school little ones to interact with and learn from nature. Come along for an outdoor nature play, games, stories and craft on our wild and wonderful nature reserve.
Dress for the...
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre, Broxhill Road, Havering-atte-Bower: Activity morning for pre-schoolers.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre: Twice monthly toddler group
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
The Wolseley Centre: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Freston Shore: Bird watching with Felixstowe Wildlife Group - no need to book
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Greenham Common: Join local natural history enthusiast Graeme Stewart on regular walks at Greenham Common Learn all about the birds that visit the common throughout the year.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 9:30am - 2:30pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Eastwood Road North: Come along to Belfairs Park and join in with one our work parties. No experience needed, guidance and tools provided. Varied tasks on and around the reserve.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve: Work Party at Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
The Parkridge Centre: The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Winshill Village Children's Centre: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Wilnecote Children's Centre: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 9:30am - 3:00pm
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
: Weekly Conservation Volunteer Day running at Park Hall nature reserve.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 10:30am - 3:30pm
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Hutton Roof Crags: Help with ride maintenance to create a sunny corridor for butterflies enabling them to move through the woodland whilst maintaining access and a varied woodland edge for wildlife.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Roding Valley Nature Reserve: Work Party at Roding Valley Nature Reserve.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Brown Robin: This is your chance to help with a variety of tasks, including coppicing, at this varied nature reserve above Grange-over-Sands. Come and learn some traditional forest management crafts that will help to maintain the important diversity...
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre: Try to see 80 bird species in a day at Abberton Reservoir
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Stirley Community Farm: Handcraft your own unique Christmas wreaths and decorations using locally sourced greenery.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Muncaster Castle: Muncaster Owlets meet meet up every second Wednesday of the month during term time. The session starts at 3.30pm and finishes at 4.30pm. 6 – 11 year olds welcome.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 7:30pm
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
St Michael's Church Hall, Canongate: Illustrated talk by Tom Cadwallender, followed by our Christmas Quiz and seasonal refreshments!
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 7:30pm
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Bellingham Middle School: An illustrated talk by Bill Burlton, freelance ecologist. Refreshments available after.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 7:30pm
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Badger Farm Community Centre: Join us for mince pies and a glass of mulled wine or a non-alcoholic drink and take part in a light-hearted wildlife quiz, followed by a mini-auction on a seasonal theme.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Brampton Memorial Centre, Thrapston Road, Brampton: An illustrated talk by Barrie Mason - organised by Huntingdonshire Local Group
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
The Visitor Centre, Priory Country Park, Barker’s Lane, Bedford: An illustrated talk by Brian Eversham, Chief Executive of our Trust organised by Bedford Local Group
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 7:15pm - 9:15pm
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Maulden Church Hall, Church Road, Maulden,: The group’s AGM followed by a talk on Bumblebees by Colin Carpenter, County Recorder for Bumblebees and Voluntary Warden at Flitwick Moor
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 7:45pm - 9:30pm
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, Moss Lane: An excellent and humorous talk by Ecologist and Environmental Educator Jeff Clarke.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road: Join Basildon Natural History Society for an update by Dr Rod Cole, followed by members’ Christmas social evening, with refreshments.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road: Join Basildon Natural History Society for an update by Dr Rod Cole, followed by members’ Christmas social evening, with refreshments.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Riddings Community Centre, West Street: Join the East Derbyshire Group for an insight into bats with Derrick Eames.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 8:00pm - 10:15pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Friends Meeting House, Butt Lane: Join Maldon and South Woodham Ferrers Local Group for an illustrated talk by Alan Shearring.
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 9:30am
Essex Wildlife Trust
Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve (Great Leighs): Work Parties at Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve (Great Leighs)
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 10:00am
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Matson Gateway / On Toast: Ever feel like it'd be nice to get out and about more often? Get a little more fresh air in your lungs? Be a bit more active?
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve: The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Sutton Courtney Educational Centre: An opportunity for your pre-school little ones to interact with and learn from nature. Come along for an outdoor nature play, games, stories and craft on our wild and wonderful nature reserve.
Dress for the...
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Varies: Work Parties with Uttlesford Local Group.
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 9:30am - 1:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve: Work Party at Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 1:30pm
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
: Join us for a walk along the Tweed estuary looking for wintering wildfowl.
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 2:00pm
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Meeting point - The hub, Podsmead. Walk on to Robinswood Hill Country Park: Ever feel like it'd be nice to get out and about more often? Get a little more fresh air in your lungs? Be a bit more active?
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Exley Children's Centre: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sheffield Wildlife Trust
: Regular volunteer days on site - come along for a whole day, or join us for an hour.
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve: The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 10:30am - 3:00pm
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
: Come and help manage our wonderful Rowley Hills Reserve carrying out vital conservation management work to improve the colourful grassland for a wealth of inverebrates and improve the important geological features here.
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Ramblers Retreat, Red Road: SWT Alton Local Group will be hosting a Pea and Pie Supper.
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Community Centre, Church Road: SWT South Staffs Local Group will be hosting an illustrated talk with Graham Evans.
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Northern Rugby Club, Great North Road, Newcastle.: Hadrian’s Wall is a famous world heritage site but what do we know about the wildlife along this historic corridor?
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Ledbury Road, Peterborough: Illustrated talk by Sarah Lambert followed by a Quiz and Seasonal refreshments organised by Peterborough Local Group
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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Idle Valley Nature Reserve: An enjoyable evening is ensured at this annual event at Idle Valley with two inspiring speakers, mulled wine, and mince pies.
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
The Parkridge Centre: The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales
Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Bridgend: Wander the reserve with the Wildlife Trust on the lookout for our winter birds in woodland, meadow and wetland. Bring your binoculars! Everyone welcome, no prior knowledge needed- just an interest in wildlife!
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Wigg Island Visitor Centre: Why not help to make a local green space better?
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 9:30am - 2:30pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Eastwood Road North: Come along to Belfairs Park and join in with one our work parties. No experience needed, guidance and tools provided. Varied tasks on and around the reserve.
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Leyfields Children's Centre: Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
The Parkridge Centre: The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:30pm
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Clints Quarry: Clints Quarry is a wonderful nature reserve that is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its incredibly rich flora. We will be working to enhance the grassland habitat by clearing some of the encroaching scrub....
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Lackford Lakes: Guided walk at Lackford Lakes
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Wigg Island: Do you feel the need to get outside more and get close to nature?
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 7:30pm
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Parish Centre, Green Road: A talk by Richard Hedley on the living symbols of Christmas, followed by the Hilary Percival Quiz, mince pies and a glass of wine.
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Penrith United Reform Church: John Rodgers, a well-known local geologist, will fascinate us by talking about the lasting effects which the last Ice Ages had on the landscape and scenery of the Lake District.
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Broughton-in-Furness Methodist Church: Mike Douglas, Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Uplands for Juniper Project Officer, will cover the Uplands for Juniper survey and restoration work, and the value of these scrubby habitats to wildlife and ecosystem...
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre: Be part of Bedfords Park new nature club! Do you enjoy being outdoors and want to learn more about nature? Explore the outdoors at night with different activities each session.
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Catholic Church Hall, Cinder Hill, Coleford: An informal evening for our members to relax and socialise.
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 7:45pm - 9:45pm
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
St Thomas' Church Hall, Mayflower Way: An illustrated talk by John Tyler on one of the richest and most ancient tropical rainforests on Earth, with a wealth of colourful wildlife. We will see some of the inhabitants of this forest, and consider...
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Friday, 13 December 2013 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
: An evening of seasonal cheer, with short talks by local members, a quiz and mince pies.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Avon Wildlife Trust
Portbury Wharf: Join experienced bird expert and teacher Ed Drewitt for a morning stroll to learn about the birds on the reserve.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre: Get into the festive spirit at Woolley Firs - decorate a ready-made willow wreath or make your own from scratch. Professionally-made wreaths also available to buy. Workshops start at 10am and 11.30am....
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, CM11 1WT: Design and create your very own Christmas wreath made from natural materials collected from the reserve. This event is for children ages 6 years+, and children must be...
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre, South Green Road, Fingringhoe: Take time out for a relaxing guided walk on the reserve finding out how many of our Christmas traditions are linked to the natural world.
Donation £5 per person, booking essential.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre: Scan the skies with us in search of birds of prey
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales
Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Bridgend: As Autumn sets in, the hunt is on for signs of one of our most elusive small mammals, the harvest mouse. Join experts from the Wildlife Trust as we go out surveying for harvest mouse nests on Parc Slip Nature...
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Off the A64 just outside Scarborough: Join us on this free walk and talk on the bird life of Burton Riggs, looking at both residents and migratory species.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Collingwood Centre: Come along to this FREE workshop to learn how to make a Christmas Wreath from natural materials. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Swanwick Lakes: Come along to Swanwick Lakes for a session of seasonal stories, crafts and games.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, nr Didcot: Look forward to Christmas with a range of Reindeer themed crafts and activities for the whole family. Activities include a winter trail and festive crafts. Dress up warm as some activities...
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre: Join one of our experienced wardens for a walk on the reserve on Saturday 14th December
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kent Wildlife Trust
Riverside Country Park Car Park, Lower Rainham Road, Rainham,: Guded walk
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre: Get into the festive spirit at Woolley Firs - decorate a ready-made willow wreath or make your own from scratch. Professionally-made wreaths also available to buy. Workshops start at 10am and 11.30am....
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:30am - 1:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre, South Green Road, Fingringhoe: Get outside and be active with our exciting outdoor experiences for the whole family in this 6 week programme run by Laura Harvey, a trained Forest School leader for Essex Wildlife...
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust
Harpenden Common: Join us on a leisurely walk looking at the winter wildlife foodstores on Harpenden Common
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 1:30pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Whistlestop Centre, Railway Station: Join in our family-friendly look at how wildlife survives the winter.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
: A flat walk of about 3 miles round the gravel pits at Dinton Pastures Country Park, looking for ducks and other winter wildlife. This will be followed by an optional pub lunch at the Jolly Farmer, Davis Street, Hurst. If you don't want to do...
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
: Conservation Volunteer Day running at Moorcroft Wood nature reserve.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Swanwick Lakes: Come along to Swanwick Lakes for a session of seasonal stories, crafts and games.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre: Spend an afternoon being creative and crafty with lots of Christmassy items to make.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre: Make a difference in your local area by helping to plant hedgerows & woodland
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Surrey Wildlife Trust
: A winter woodland walk will lead you to see Father Christmas in his magical grotto.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 9:00am - 3:30pm
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
: Come and help to thin trees at the reserve.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 9:00am - 3:30pm
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
: Come and help to thin woodland at Hill Hook.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
The Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre: A magical afternoon of cracking Christmas crafts and fun activities.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges, The Garrison Church, Chapel Road: Join the festive spirit and the Shoebury Ranger in making your own Christmas decorations with materials gathered from Gunner Park.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, nr Didcot: Look forward to Christmas with a range of Reindeer themed crafts and activities for the whole family. Activities include a winter trail and festive crafts. Dress up warm as some activities...
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre: Weave your own Willow Wreath, Angel or both
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre, South Green Road, Fingringhoe: Come along to the reserve and learn how to craft your own simple and stylish wreath from natural materials. Bring secateurs and gloves.
Donation £20 per person, includes all materials...
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 9:00pm - 11:00pm
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Barr Beacon Local Nature Reserve: Join us for the return of this popular FREE stargazing event with a very informal introduction to astronomy.
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - Sunday, 15 December 2013
Essex Wildlife Trust
Chafford Gorges Nature Park, Drake rd, Chafford Hundred: Magical Wonderland
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - Sunday, 15 December 2013
Essex Wildlife Trust
Chafford Gorges Nature Park, Drake rd, Chafford Hundred: Magical Wonderland
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Idle Valley Nature Reserve: Join an expert birder for a walk around the Idle Valley Nature Reserve. Please bring your binoculars.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Living Seas Centre, South Sea Road, Flamborough: Join the Living Seas team for a Seashore walk from South Landing to Danes Dyke and back in search of our fascinating local marine life.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Wheldrake Ings Nature Reserve, Ings Lane: Join us on this guided walk to learn all about the birds and other wildlife that can be found on this wetland nature reserve.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve: Christmas is nearly here and Santa Claus is making his annual trip to Potteric Carr. Come along and join the Potteric Elves for a jolly festive time!
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Lavenham Way: Come along and spend a few hours doing some practical conservation work.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:30am - 1:00pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Lea Wood Nature Reserve: Come and follow our self-guided reindeer ramble and children's quiz around Lea Wood Nature Reserve.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Surrey Wildlife Trust
: Join SWT Ranger Fiona Haynes for a festive stroll around Royal and Bagmoor Commons through the open heath, grassland and woodland, looking out for wildlife and learning about the management of the site.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 9:30am - 1:30pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Priestcliffe Lees Nature Reserve: Join our volunteer team at Priestcliffe Lees Nature Reserve, for limestone grassland management.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:00am - 1:30pm
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Lea Mills: Join our volunteer team at Lea Wood to help clear rhododendron.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 9:30am - 2:30pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Shadwell Wood Reserve: Work Party at Shadwell Wood Reserve
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Cory Environmental Trust Visitor Centre: Come along and enjoy the different stalls of local produce, handcrafted and gift items for Christmas.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:30am - 3:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre, South Green Road, Fingringhoe: Visit the Elves as they get ready for Christmas - find out about their arctic home and make some amazing presents with the Elves' help. A book on then drop in event.
Donation £5...
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 9:30am - 3:00pm
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Osmanthorpe Orchard, Southwell Road: Tutor Marc Richmond will guide you through the process of fruit tree pruning. Bring a packed lunch and a drink.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Langdon Visitor Centre: Visit Father Christmas at his house in the woods, see the elves workshop and Rudolph's stable (sorry no real elves or reindeer!)
Requested donation £3.50 per child, including gift.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Surrey Wildlife Trust
: A winter woodland walk will lead you to see Father Christmas in his magical grotto.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Scottish Wildlife Trust, Falls of Clyde: Join the Ranger at the Falls of Clyde for some wildlife spotting and Christmas folklore. We will have mulled wine and mince pies and then head back for some children's Christmas crafts.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve: Spectacular winter walk to the Falls of Clyde with a ranger. Wildlife spotting and Christmas folklore. Finish at the Visitor Centre with mulled wine and mince pies.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, CM11 1WT: Come and find Santa in the Woods by following our trail, and if you have been good over the year, you might get a present!!
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:30am - 3:30pm
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Smardale Gill: Help with coppicing and brash burning along the disused railway line, to maintain an open ride for butterflies, to encourage the diverse woodland ground flora to proliferate and to keep the footpath open for public access.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Langdon Visitor Centre: Choose from a selection of festive crafts with something to suit all ages.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre: Join us for traditional Christmas wreath making, childrens craft activities, craft sales tables, mulled punch, mince pies and more.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Nature Discovery Centre: Discover how to create wonderful tree decorations using things from the bin! Drop in anytime and recycling enthusiast Jill Nicholas will instruct and inspire.
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
: Learn the skills to make stars and angels from wire and glass beads.
Materials and tools provided to make 1 star and 2 angels. Further materials available for additional costs
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Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust
: An introduction to learn the key skills for making beaded jewellery within a small group over 5 weeks. All materials and tools provided
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Saturday, 14 December 2013 - 9:45am - Sunday, 15 December 2013 - 4:00pm
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre: A 2 day course where you will learn how to hedgelay and when by laying your own piece of hedge
